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Program Lineup Announced for the 18th Annual Billboard Latin Music Conference Presented by Heineken
Top artists confirmed to speak at this four-day event include Juanes, Calle 13, Coti, Toby Love, and Mariano Barba -- April 23-26 in Miami, FL. 2007-03-16

Billboard Names Touring Advisory Board
--18-Member Panel to Provide Input for Billboard Touring Conference and Awards-- (November 15-16, 2007; New York City) 2007-03-16

Leftover Salmon Ends Hiatus, Confirms Summer Festival Appearances
Colorado-based group returns to the stage with its 'Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.' 2007-03-16

Musicians and Artists Create TRIPNOTICA to Showcase New Art and Electronic/Downtempo/Chillout Music in NYC
TRIPNOTICA in association with Art For Progress, Filter Magazine, East Village Radio and other media, will hold its official opening night event at Rebel NYC, 251 W. 30 st., NYC on Friday, March 30 from 10:00pm-4am. Admission is $10. At the event, TRIPNOTICA will host the premiere New York record release / listening party for Ed Rec Vol. 2 (VICE, Ed Banger/Because Records, 4/10/07) featuring autographed promotional giveaways. 2007-03-16

Naomi Arnold Turns Tragedy into Triumph with the Release of New CD, From My Heart   Sri Lankan-born pianist/composer/singer Naomi Arnold brings healing, hope and inspiration to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one -especially mothers who have endured a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The mother of two healthy boys, Naomi's musical focus was forever changed when she lost two healthy babies to the lonely, painful world of stillbirth. The passionate song, Not Again, symbolizes this as it highlights her triumphant new CD, From My Heart. 2007-03-15

Musicrypt Secures $10 Million for Global Expansion   DMDS Expands Music and Advertising Delivery Across U.S., UK and Europe 2007-03-15

New York Speaks Up - First Nas Told Us That Hip Hop Was Dead... Now REBEL Tells Us Who Killed It And How To Resurrect It
New York Speaks Up. First Nas Told Us That Hip Hop Was Dead…Now REBEL Tells Us Who Killed It And How To Resurrect It. Former Roc-a-Fella Records Artist REBEL Outlines The Downfalls Of The Music Industry And gives His Solutions For A Cure. 2007-03-15

Doors Manzarek and Krieger Add Fuel
Doors founding members Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger have chosen ex-Fuel lead singer Brett Scallions to front their project Riders On The Storm, filling the void created when The Cult's Ian Astbury departed the group last month. "Brett is on board and we are glad to have him, he has a great voice and a lot of charisma," states keyboardist Manzarek. Brett Scallions departed Fuel in early 2006 after fronting the multi-platinum act for over a decade. Scallions looks forward to working with Manzarek and Krieger. "Riders On The Storm" is managed by Tom Vitorino Management, and represented by The Kirby Organization. 2007-03-14

Billboard Spotlights Content-On-The-Go at Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly MECCA)
The Official CTIA Mobile Entertainment Conference in Orlando--The 88 and David Martin to headline the MMA Mobile Entertainment Live! bash. 2007-03-14

Childhood Prodigies Release Music Video on Gaming 'Addiction'
In just six short weeks since its release the Black Out Band's music video, "Video Games", has been viewed more than 9,000 times from the band's Web site at www.blackoutband.com and other video sharing sites. Its footage was shot inside a historic theatre with 75 screaming adolescent fans. 2007-03-13

Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hugh Laurie, Mariska Hargitay Among Nominees for 11th Annual PRISM Awards
Nominees for the 11th Annual PRISM Awards reflect the entertainment industry's commitment to accurate depiction of health and social issues, according to Melissa Rivers, Entertainment Industries Council, Inc. (EIC) Board Director. The PRISM Awards are for productions and performances featuring the accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health. Rivers joined EIC President & CEO Brian Dyak in announcing the nominations. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 24th. 2007-03-13

Bathtubmusic.com Makes Splash with New Indie Music Website and Artist-Focused Approach
Bathtubmusic.com, a premier music site for independent artists selling DRM FREE downloadable music and CDs, announced the relaunch of their website with a new look and features. But behind the cosmetic changes lies a renewed focus on meeting the changing needs of today's independent artist. 2007-03-13

Musicrypt And IODA Partner To Offer Independent Labels Digital Delivery To Radio Stations   Musicrypt and IODA offer Indie Market Digital Delivery of Music to Radio Stations 2007-03-13

Modern Pop/Rock Latin-Crossover Artist "Carmireli" Reaches Beyond Unsigned Virtual Expectations
Consistently appearing on the unsigned Latin Top 100 chart on Myspace.com™, Pop/Rock artist "Carmireli" is being embraced by mainstream radio in the U.S. and abroad. 2007-03-12

Legendary London Label, Stiff Records, to Re-Release Five Thatcher-Era Classics
Iconic punk-era independent label Stiff Records will open their vaults to begin re-releasing many of their unconventional classics, some never before available on CD in the U.S. Starting April 3rd in the U.S. (March 12th in the U.K.) releases include: Wreckless Eric -- Big Smash; Rachel Sweet -- Fool Around; Dirty Looks -- The Complete Stiff Years; Any Trouble -- Where Are All The Nice Girls?; Tracey Ullman -- You Broke My Heart in Seventeen Places. 2007-03-12

Keynote Presentations Announced for Billboard's Mobile Entertainment Live! (Formerly mecca)
Kevin Lyman, Founder, Warped Tour/Taste of Chaos Mobile; John Harrobin, VP, Marketing & Digital Media, Verizon Wireless; Nigel Rundstrom, VP, Multimedia, Nokia; and Greg Clayman, SVP of Mobile Media, MTV Networks; To Speak at Official Ctia Mobile Entertainment Conference --New Name, Same Excellence-- --March 26, Orlando, Florida-- 2007-03-09

Music Choice Elevates Gary Susalis to Programming Manager   Music Choice, the leading multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers through their TVs, online, and cell phones, today announced the promotion of Gary Susalis to Programming Manager. 2007-03-09

Future of Film Conference Adds Next Generation Online Content Creators
Video Talent Join Top Industry Executives at Digital Media Wire Event 2007-03-09

The Death of the Music Industry creates the Birth of Goddess Inc.
Goddess Inc. is a new Music, Fashion, Co-Branding and Charity Company that was formed in response to transforming music business. 2007-03-09

New Female Vocal Beauty Takes On Male-Dominated Crossover Classical Genre   Valencia Vas, a classically trained soprano, releases her debut album singing diverse lyrics set against soundtrack-like symphonic backgrounds. 2007-03-08

Tamago Receives First Round of Angel Funding
Tamago (www.tamago.us), the first peer-to-peer open market, launched last October, received its first round of Angel investment because artist and customers have been gravitating to the new commerce system. It allows artist to sell digital media directly from their computers to customers all over the world, while fans earn money for distributing what they buy to others. 2007-03-08

The Long-Tail Gets Longer, and Indie Folk-Pop Artist Steven Alvarado is Helping it Grow
Without the help of a major record label, celebrated indie artist Steven Alvarado toured Europe this summer, got his music on the hit PBS television show Roadtrip Nation, and has a new studio album in the works with mass distribution. How did he do it? The Long Tail. 2007-03-07

Full Sail Graduate, Phil Tan, Wins GRAMMY Award for The Second Year in a Row
Full Sail Real World Education is proud to announce that 1990 Recording Arts graduate, Phil Tan, was awarded a GRAMMY of his very own at the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards that aired live February 11, 2007 on CBS. Tan won for serving as a Mix Engineer in the Best Rap Album category for Ludacris' album, Release Theory. 2007-03-07

"She's An Army of One" Set to Begin Production on March 12, 2007: TRA-STAR Entertainment and BMJ-Nashville Join Forces in the Production of this Inspiring Tribute
TRA-STAR Entertainment, Inc. in association with BMJ-Nashville, to start production on a "She's An Army Of One". The project is centered on a new song written by Nashville songwriter and producer, Mark Carman, entitled "She's An Army of One". The song pays tribute to the women who have in the past and presently serve in the armed forces of the United States. Production is scheduled to begin in Nashville on March 12, 2007. 2007-03-06

"The Goal" Takes the World by Storm: Independent Family Film Gains Strong Distribution in Asian Markets   Independent award-winning film "The Goal" picked up for international distribution by Maverick Entertainment. The family friendly, sports based inspirational film being recognized after having received 6 international awards and recognition. 2007-03-06

Musicrypt's Q4 Revenues Up 60% and Independent Label Growth Up 159%   DMDS Becoming De Facto Standard For Media Delivery To Radio And Press Outlets 2007-03-06

Music and Entertainment Industry Veterans Charles Attal, Paul Korzilius, Randy Phillips and Larry Waks Join FameCast Advisory Board
FameCast, the first online talent contest designed to find America's best new artists, today announced Charles Attal, of Charles Attal Presents and C3 Presents, Paul Korzilius, manager of super-star rock group Bon Jovi, Randy Phillips, president & CEO of AEG Live and Larry Waks, partner at Jackson Walker LLP have joined the company's Advisory Board. 2007-03-06

Music & Entertainment Internet Job Fair March 9-11, 2007
An online Job Fair event presenting hundreds of job opportunities in the music and entertainment industries. The Music & Entertainment Job Fair is specifically designed for job seekers looking for a wide variety of music and entertainment job opportunities all in one location. 2007-03-06

SRC and BeatPhone Broadcast Exclusive Hip-Hop Music Over the Telephone
Hip-Hop "Hotline" lets fans preview new tracks with a local phone call. 2007-03-06

Premier Multi-Platform Marketing Expert Jay Freedman Launches New Firm   Fusion Innovatibe Marketing Immediately Attracts Fox Sports, Clear Channel TV, and Other Major Radio Groups and Aligns with Award Winning Creative Agency 2007-03-05